Given that the Green Party is represented by good people who recognize serious problems in our society, and given that that's not always the case with the Democratic Party, it would be good if they became more relevant. The question is … [Read more...]
Archives for January 7, 2011
Supreme Judicial Court unanimously whacks sloppy banks; thousands of foreclosures in doubt
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has unanimously upheld a lower court ruling saying, in effect, that if banks don't have their paperwork in order at the time of foreclosure, then a foreclosure sale does not convey clear title to the … [Read more...]
Filibuster reform campaign must succeed by 24 January
Chris Bowers, Campaign Director, Daily Kos, emails an update on the reform campaign: Where the campaign to reform the filibuster stands: On December 22nd, all 53 Senate Democrats signed a letter in support of reform. If they use the … [Read more...]
Weekly Joke Revue: “Reid Sleeping With McConnell’s Wife At Core Of Senate Gridlock”
Onion: Sources: Harry Reid Sleeping With Mitch McConnell's Wife In 1986 At Core Of Senate Gridlock WASHINGTON-In a stunning disclosure this week, congressional sources revealed that the acrimonious gridlock in the U.S. Senate traces its … [Read more...]
Campaign Under Way to Smear Jane Mayer
Salon: Someone -- I won't speculate as to who, though Kelly surely knows -- handed Strong a story: Mayer plagiarized blogger Lee Fang for her Koch piece! Except Fang himself said: "Jane Mayer properly credited me in her story. She clearly … [Read more...]